Jul 4th, 2008 · The U.S. military touts the relative security of Anbar — once one of the most restive areas in Iraq — after working with tribal sheiks to combat al-Qaida. But the rise of the sheiks has set off a new political conflict, and tensions still simmer beneath the surface. Last week, a bomber blew himself up at a sheiks council meeting, highlighting the problems of infiltration in the ranks.
Jul 2nd, 2008 · As part of the effort to restore security in Iraq, the American military has helped to revive an ancient tradition — the sheiks' council meeting. But those meetings have also become flashpoints for power struggles among the leaders. At least seven Americans have been killed recently in attacks at council meetings.
Feb 4th, 2008 · The Sheik, starring a smoldering Italian immigrant named Rudolph Valentino in the title role, helped make Valentino Hollywood's first sex symbol -- and introduced an exotic, erotic character to millions.
Sep 14th, 2007 · Michele Norris talks with Army Col. Sean MacFarland, who worked with Sheik Abdul-Sattar Abu Risha, the Sunni tribal leader and U.S. ally assassinated Thursday. MacFarland remembers the sheik as a charismatic figure who was fearless in his fight against al-Qaida in Iraq.
Sep 13th, 2007 · Abdul-Sattar Abu Risha, the most prominent figure in a U.S.-backed revolt of Sunni sheiks against al-Qaida in Iraq is killed by a bomb planted near his home in Anbar province, 10 days after he met with President Bush. Abdul-Sattar Abu Risha was leader of the Anbar Salvation Council.
Sep 7th, 2007 · President Bush bypassed Baghdad went to an air base in Anbar province. He met with tribal sheiks who have been working with the U.S. to drive out Islamic extremists. With the failure of the Iraqi government to unite, the Bush administration is slowly moving the goal posts.
Jun 25th, 2007 · In another day of scattered violence in Iraq, a suicide bomber breached tight security around a Baghdad hotel and blew himself up where Sunni sheiks allied with the U.S. in the fight against al-Qaida were meeting. At least 12 people were killed.
Jun 25th, 2007 · Four Sunni, tribal leaders were killed Monday when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Baghdad hotel where they were meeting with U.S. officials. The sheiks were associated with the Anbar Salvation Council, which has allied itself with the U.S. to help drive al-Qaida extremists out of Iraq's Anbar province.